In this role, you will fill the role of Global Hawk SEI Long Term Comms (LTC) Capability Lead for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Business Area. You will be responsible for leading a diverse ...
In this role, you will fill the role of Global Hawk SEI Long Term Comms (LTC) Capability Lead for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Business Area. You will be responsible for leading a diverse ...
In this role, you will fill the role of Global Hawk SEI Long Term Comms (LTC) Capability Lead for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Business Area. You will be responsible for leading a diverse ...
In this role, you will fill the role of Global Hawk SEI Long Term Comms (LTC) Capability Lead for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Business Area. You will be responsible for leading a diverse ...
Operations Engineer
$70.30K - $95K/yr
Collaborate with NASA engineers, test pilots, and program managers on cutting-edge projects such as Global Hawk and Sky Range. Contribute to flight safety, operational readiness, and autonomous ...
Operations Engineer
$70.30K - $95K/yr
Collaborate with NASA engineers, test pilots, and program managers on cutting-edge projects such as Global Hawk and Sky Range. Contribute to flight safety, operational readiness, and autonomous ...
Engineer Tool 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$52.43/hr
As a member of the Tool design department, you"ll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. This position will serve on-site at Palmdale, CA Plant 42. Responsibilities:
Engineer Tool 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$52.43/hr
As a member of the Tool design department, you"ll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. This position will serve on-site at Palmdale, CA Plant 42. Responsibilities:
As a member of the Tool design department you'll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. * This position will serve on-site at a plant in Palmdale. Responsibilities:
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As a member of the Tool design department you'll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. * This position will serve on-site at a plant in Palmdale. Responsibilities:
Tool Engineer 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
As a member of the Tool design department you'll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. * This position will serve on-site at a plant in Palmdale. Responsibilities:
Tool Engineer 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
As a member of the Tool design department you'll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. * This position will serve on-site at a plant in Palmdale. Responsibilities:
Tool Engineer 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
As a member of the Tool design department you'll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. * This position will serve on-site at a plant in Palmdale. Responsibilities:
Tool Engineer 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
As a member of the Tool design department you'll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. * This position will serve on-site at a plant in Palmdale. Responsibilities:
Sr Spec, Program Management (Salt Lake City or San Diego)
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$106.50K - $197.50K/yr
Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego Job Schedule: 9/80-Every other Friday off L3Harris is seeking a strong Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of Global Hawk programs within ...
Sr Spec, Program Management (Salt Lake City or San Diego)
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$106.50K - $197.50K/yr
Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego Job Schedule: 9/80-Every other Friday off L3Harris is seeking a strong Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of Global Hawk programs within ...
Engineer Tool 2
$52.43/hr
As a member of the Tool design department, you"ll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. This position will serve on-site at Palmdale, CA Plant 42. Responsibilities:
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Engineer Tool 2
$52.43/hr
As a member of the Tool design department, you"ll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. This position will serve on-site at Palmdale, CA Plant 42. Responsibilities:
Aircraft Electrician - RAFB
Warner Robins, GA · On-site
$25.25 - $31.50/hr
General Description Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required. Duties
Aircraft Electrician - RAFB
Warner Robins, GA · On-site
$25.25 - $31.50/hr
General Description Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required. Duties
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred) * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people * Ability to multitask and work in a fast ...
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Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred) * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people * Ability to multitask and work in a fast ...
Sr Spec, Program Management (Salt Lake City or San Diego)
San Diego, CA · On-site
$106.50K - $197.50K/yr
Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego Job Schedule: 9/80-Every other Friday off L3Harris is seeking a strong Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of Global Hawk programs within ...
Sr Spec, Program Management (Salt Lake City or San Diego)
San Diego, CA · On-site
$106.50K - $197.50K/yr
Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego Job Schedule: 9/80-Every other Friday off L3Harris is seeking a strong Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of Global Hawk programs within ...
Test Pilot
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$135K - $250K/yr
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred) * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people * Ability to multitask and work in a fast ...
Test Pilot
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$135K - $250K/yr
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred) * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people * Ability to multitask and work in a fast ...
Aircraft Electrician - RAFB
Warner Robins, GA · On-site
$25.25 - $31.50/hr
General Description Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required. Duties
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Aircraft Electrician - RAFB
Warner Robins, GA · On-site
$25.25 - $31.50/hr
General Description Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required. Duties
Test Pilot
$135K - $250K/yr
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred) * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people * Ability to multitask and work in a fast ...
Test Pilot
$135K - $250K/yr
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred) * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people * Ability to multitask and work in a fast ...
Tooling Engineer 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
As a member of the Tool design department, you'll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. Responsibilities Designs industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies ...
Tooling Engineer 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
As a member of the Tool design department, you'll get to support tool designs for manufacturing on F35 and Global Hawk. Responsibilities Designs industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies ...
Aircraft Mechanic - RAFB
$26.75 - $35/hr
General Description Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required. Duties * Install ...
Aircraft Mechanic - RAFB
$26.75 - $35/hr
General Description Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required. Duties * Install ...
Test Pilot
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$135K - $250K/yr
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred) * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people * Ability to multitask and work in a fast ...
Test Pilot
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$135K - $250K/yr
Flight experience in group 4/5 UAV (Global Hawk, Triton, and/or Reaper preferred) * Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people * Ability to multitask and work in a fast ...
Sheet Metal Mechanic - RAFB
Warner Robins, GA · On-site
$24.25 - $31.75/hr
General Description Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required. Mixed position ...
Sheet Metal Mechanic - RAFB
Warner Robins, GA · On-site
$24.25 - $31.75/hr
General Description Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required. Mixed position ...
$108.02K/yr
Experience desired in ISR operations, and TCPED of national, Global Hawk, U2 and Predator/Reaper Platforms, as one of the two ISR operational areas. * Senior level knowledge of world-wide ISR ...
$108.02K/yr
Experience desired in ISR operations, and TCPED of national, Global Hawk, U2 and Predator/Reaper Platforms, as one of the two ISR operational areas. * Senior level knowledge of world-wide ISR ...
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To thrive as a Global Hawk UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Operator, candidates typically need experience in aerospace operations, strong attention to detail, and specialized training, often including military or civilian certifications in drone piloting. Familiarity with ground control stations, real-time data analysis systems, and adherence to flight safety protocols are essential technical requirements. Critical-thinking, effective communication, and the ability to perform under pressure are valuable soft skills that help operators make informed decisions in dynamic environments. These skills are crucial to ensuring mission success, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Global Hawk UAV Operators often encounter demanding situations such as long-duration missions that require sustained concentration and real-time problem-solving. These roles commonly involve working in secure, high-stakes environments where rapid decision-making and adherence to strict protocols are essential. Operators may also need to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including intelligence analysts and mission planners, to ensure the success of each flight. Adapting to evolving technologies and maintaining compliance with changing regulations can also be part of the daily workflow, making ongoing training and flexibility key benefits for those in this career.
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Posted 15 days ago
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Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Systems Engineer LTC Capability Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.
In this role, you will fill the role of Global Hawk SEI Long Term Comms (LTC) Capability Lead for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Business Area. You will be responsible for leading a diverse engineering design teams to provide imaginative, technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems across the FMS customers' Global Hawk portfolio. You'll be working across the entire spectrum of the Systems Engineering V-Model, and will support SE disciplines including requirements development, use case development, capability (hardware and software) development, integration planning, lab integration, test planning, formal test, and verification.
Essential Functions:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Systems Engineer LTC Capability Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.
In this role, you will fill the role of Global Hawk SEI Long Term Comms (LTC) Capability Lead for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Business Area. You will be responsible for leading a diverse engineering design teams to provide imaginative, technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems across the FMS customers' Global Hawk portfolio. You'll be working across the entire spectrum of the Systems Engineering V-Model, and will support SE disciplines including requirements development, use case development, capability (hardware and software) development, integration planning, lab integration, test planning, formal test, and verification.
Essential Functions:
- Leading a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to execute to program objectives and meet technical criteria
- Work closely with customers and end users to ensure system requirements, design, risks, and limitations are understood, communicated, and accepted
- Lead and execute systems engineering functions to maintain the technical baseline, and to ensure the baseline reflects a cohesive system solution
- Responsible for capturing and translating the intent of stakeholders' mission needs
- Ensures the system architecture, operations concepts, and design are affordable, effective and responsive to customer needs and objectives
- Utilizes operational experience, architecture, and system knowledge to create innovative system solutions to address stakeholder mission needs
- Support the development and validation of system level models used for concept development, design, verification, and validation
- Ability to lead team and coordinate with engineering IPTs to minimize technical risk
- Leverage your experience supporting Fielded Aircraft Systems, UAV systems, and the full lifecycle of Systems Engineering, including design reviews, requirements decomposition, test planning, and requirements verification
- Leverage your experience with ground segment architecture and design and to take concepts and decompose that into executable requirement, architecture and design parameters
- Ability to plan, execute a schedule and lead a team towards those goals
- Clearly define end user needs and desired capabilities
- Define Use Cases into development lifecycle to define system requirements and architecture.
- Oversee RE/SME development of sequence diagrams from the use cases.
- Utilize operational experience, architecture, and system knowledge to define solutions for stakeholder mission needs
- Support the development and validation of system level models used for concept development, design, verification, and validation
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for their assigned thread's engineering products and activities.
- Development of non-Systems Engineering products will be done by the appropriate SMEs/REs.
- Act as a central point of contact for thread, coordinating with multiple teams to ensure a shared understanding and resolve conflicts.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience
- Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Must have previous DOORS experience with requirements management
- Must have previous experience with milestone Reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA)
- Must have previous experience managing Technical Baselines (Functional and Allocated Baselines)
- Must have experience with interfaces ICDs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with RQ-4 air vehicle, ground segment, sensor payloads, COMMS and support equipment
- Experience with FMS customers
- Experience with FMS operations
- Experience with FMS architecture
- Requirements verification and validation experience including generating Requirements Verification Plans (RVPs), generating Requirements Verification Reports (RVRs), verification sell-off. Preferred Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) experience.
- Experience with Use Case generation
- Experience as Segment-Level Systems Engineer
- Active TS/SCI
- MS degree in STEM field
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939